MTG Modern Masters 2015 Day 1 Roundup - Day 2 Starts Today

Day 2 Let's GO!

By
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Update 3:15PM May 31st 2015

Huang Hao-shan just dropped to #4 while both Albert and Chye climbed up the ladder: Albert now #12 in the standing and Chye, 31st.

Update 3PM May 31st 2015:

Taiwanese Huang Hao-shan tops the standings for Modern Masters 2015 in Chiba with 36 points, ahead of a bunch of Japanese players. Indonesia's Albert Budisanjaya cracks into the top 20 while Malaysia's Yianhsiang Chye stays on course for an invite to the Pro Tour in Vancouver at his 53rd placement.

Yesterday’s Magic the Gathering Grand Prix in Japan, Chiba welcomed players from all over the world. Players from SEA region had a good start to the day in the first rounds, but could not quite keep the pace to their Japanese rivals in afternoon and as day one drew to evening, fatigue was evident. “I blame it on the earthquake” said playfully Hari Muralitheran from Malaysia who had to check out the day in 234th position with 15 points averaging 64.55% wins on his 9 rounds, denying him entry to day 2.

To Hari’s credit, the earthquake was real and the game was paused by the organizers for a few minutes. The earthquake took place miles out at sea, so nobody was hurt in the Tokyo area, apart from foreigners ego excited by the natural phenomena upon realization that the locals were completely unphased. Earthquakes are a regular occurence in Japan after all.

However, the tremors were not enough to shake the confidence of many players who managed to squeeze through to day two. Here is the list of the SEA -including Hong Kong and Taiwan players who, with 380 other players, will be featured in today's day 2 competition. 8 Players from Singapore are pulling through, so are 3 from Hong Kong, 7 Taiwan, 1 Phillipines, 2 Malaysia and 1 Thailand.

White Group

Rank

Name

Points

Average

19

Lee, Shitian [HKG]

24

68.56%

40

Heng, Chyehwee [SGP]

21

79.36%

41

Soh, Wengheng [SGP]

21

75.62%

43

Huang, Yung-ling [TWN]

21

74.30%

71

Seah, Lipcheeeric [SGP]

21

65.30%

109

Hung, Juowen [TWN]

21

58.69%

123

Sorakup, Akekarash [THA]

21

56.77%

The sole representative from his region managed to pull through to day 2. Well done sir!

Blue Group

10

Lai, Pakyin [HKG]

24

71.65%

39

Kuo, Tzu-ching [TWN]

21

73.01%

41

Chongteng, Kong [SGP]

21

72.77%

50

Tan, Richmond [PHL]

21

70.23%

69

Eugene, Yap [SGP]

21

65.76%

106

Shi, Xiang [SGP]

21

59.52%

117

Tinghin, Cheng [HKG]

21

57.79%

Green Group

2

Huang, Hao-shan [TWN]

27

74.40%

The Man to watch in the region after his day one excellent performance. If his luck continues today Day 2, he could potentially finish in the top 8 for the Grand Prix.

11

Chye, Yianhsiang [MYS]

24

70.59%

32

Lee, Hung [TWN]

22

60.09%

46

Wong, Weiquan [SGP]

21

69.16%

48

Chiayin, Wu [TWN]

21

68.05%

63

Soh, Joe [MYS]

21

64.48%

65

Hsu, David [TWN]

21

64.30%

77

Benedict, Lee [SGP]

21

62.06%

Singapore’s National Champion Benedict Lee had a tough day 1

Yianhsiang Chye from Malaysia, humbly advancing with a performance to be proud yesterday

For complete standings and match pairing, go to Wizards of the Coast’s pairing, results and standings in the link of their Chiba Grand Prix coverage.

Be sure to also follow the featured matches leading to the final today on Twicth Magic Channel 2

For those who want to be up to speed with the action, you can follow the livestream of the event via Twitch below: